THE 2024 HIGHLANDS MOTORING FESTIVAL WILL BE ON JUNE 6-9, 2024, IN HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA

A FOUR DAY FESTIVAL FOR CLASSIC CAR ENTHUSIASTS

The summer resort village of Highlands NC is the backdrop for seven events spanning four days. Events include two curated driving tours, a Parade of Main Street, evening social events, and two car shows in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, only steps away from Main Street Highlands and its dozens of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and inns.

Schedule of 2024 Events

Thursday June 6, 2024

“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Driving Tour 8:30am-4:00pm

Friday June 7, 2024

“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Driving 9:30am to 4pm

Main Street Parade of Classic Cars 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Saturday June 8, 2024

“Cars in the Park” Classic Car Show in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 9:30am to 4pm

“Fundraising Gala” 6pm to 9pm

Sunday June 9, 2024

“High Octane” Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. 8:30am to 11am.

What Happened in 2023

"Cars in the Park"

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Eighty-five invited concours level classic cars displayed in Kelsey Hutchinson Park in downtown Highlands.

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Mountain driving experience curated by local enthusiasts for beautiful scenery and quality roads.

Charity Auction & Gala

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Charity Auction & Gala

Fundraising Gala and Charity Auction with a program by Brian Redman.

“High Octane”

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Charity Auction & Gala

A second car show and social gathering in the park and open to all interesting vehicles.

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Along with great foreign and domestics classics from the pre and post WWII eras.

Guest Celebrities

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Our guest automotive celebrity for 2023 will be racing legend Brian Redman. Past guests have included Bill Warner, Dennis Gage and his TV show “My Classic Car”, Miles Collier, Bob Ingram, Corky Coker, Chuck Cantwell, John Morton, Brumos Museum, and “Cannonball Jack”

2023 Awards Results

Best of Show ---------------- 1934 Packard Dual Cowl Super 8 Sport Phaeton

Owner - Sue & Millard Choate

Spirit of Highlands Award - 1960 BMW 507

Owner- Walter Scott

BMW Genesis group

Group Winner -------------------- 1960 BMW 507 - Walter Scott

Essence of Highlands Award - 1956 BMW 502 - Paul & Jayne Queck

WHLC Radio Award ------------- 1935/1949 BMW 315 Frazier Nash-

Dale Critz

Chairman's Award ---------------- 1934 BMW 315/1 - Dirk & Alexandra de Groen

BMW of Ashville Award --------- 1930 BMW Dixi - Dale Critz

Presidents Award ----------------- 1948 Veritas BMW RS - Jack & Cathy Frasher

Road and Race Award ---------- -1939 BMW 328 - David,Mark & Faustino Fredericks

BMW Post 1961 Group

Group Winner ---------------------- 1980 BMW M1 - Hughes Motorsports Coll.

Essence of Highlands Award --- 1989 BMW 320is - Michael Gray

Laurel Magazine Award ---------- 1971 BMW 2002 - Dirk & Alexandra de Groen

Brian Redman Award ------------- 1972 BMW CSL Batmobile - Hughes Motorsports Coll.

Italian Sports Group

Group Winner ---------------------- 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4- Henry & Susan Wilkinson

Essence of Highlands Award -- 1972 Alfa Romeo Guilia Nuova Super 1300-

WL & Carol Wagnon

Foreign Cars of Charlotte Award - 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal - Avery Wise

Ferrari of Atlanta Award --------- 1971 Ferrari Daytona - Julie Ibrahim & David Scott

Porsche Group

Group Winner ---------------------- 1967 Porsche 911S - Philip Bagley

Essence of Highlands Award --- 1961 Porsche S 90 Roadster - Tom Blash

Essence of Highlands Award --- 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe - Marc & Claudia Poppe

Bob Ingram Award ----------------- 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster - Robert Satterfield

Porsche of Ashville Award ------ 1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe - Rick & Lizzy Hartbrodt

TEUTONIC Knights Group

Group Winner ---------------------- 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL - Stephen & Jeanne Brooks

Essence of Highlands Award --- 1957 Rometsch Volkswagen- Lawrence Convt.

Ned Gallaher

Britian's finest

Group Winner ----------------------- 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide - Stan Cryz

Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1968 Jaguar E Type - Gary & Lucia Dodson

Hagerty Insurance Award -------- 1954 Bentley Continental R Fastback-

John & Susan Barrett

Silverstone Award ------------------ 1965 Austin Healey 3000 - Patricia Blauch

Senior American Group

Group Winner ---------------------- 1934 Packard Dual Cowl Super 8 Sport

Phaeton - Sue & Millard Choate

Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1923 Miller 122 Jr 8 Special- Dan Davis

Brumos Collection

Berkshire Hathaway Award ------ 1909 Thomas Flyer K670 Flyabout-

Corky & Theresa Coker

Innovation Award ------------------ 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton Convt.

John & Lisa Prunkl

Visit Highlands Chamber of ------ 1929 Ford Model A Taxi Yellow Cab

Commerce Award Hal & Lisa Dye

American Sport Group

Group Winner ----------------------- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette -

Frank Ferro & Susu Day

Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1953 Nash Healey Roadster -

Savoy Automobile Museum

Prescott Award ---------------------- 1964 Shelby Cobra - Patrick Ryan

American Touring Group

Group Winner ----------------------- 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible-

James & Lisa Wagnon

Essence of Highlands Award ---- 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special-

Lowell & Linda Cooper

Bill Warner Award ------------------ 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham-

Tim Voss

Checkout the 2023 HMF Show Guide published by the Laurel Magazine.

2023 Show Guide

2022 Video

Check out this great video of the 2022 Motoring Festival from Porsche. The 2022 Show Guide can be seen at this link: Highlands Motoring Festival Brochure 2022 | Laurel Magazine (thelaurelmagazine.com)

The 2023 Highlands Motoring Festival® was successful by every measure including financial support that will be donated to local human needs charities. The festival’s net proceeds of $100,000+ will be distributed equally between REACH, Literacy Center, and Community Care Clinic.

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THE 2024 HIGHLANDS MOTORING FESTIVAL WILL BE ON JUNE 6-9, 2024, IN HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA

A FOUR DAY FESTIVAL FOR CLASSIC CAR ENTHUSIASTS

Schedule of 2024 Events

What Happened in 2023

"Cars in the Park"

“One Lap of the Mountains”

“One Lap of the Mountains”

“One Lap of the Mountains”

“One Lap of the Mountains”

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Charity Auction & Gala

“One Lap of the Mountains”

Charity Auction & Gala

“High Octane”

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Charity Auction & Gala

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

Guest Celebrities

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

2023 Featured Marque- BMW

2023 Awards Results

BMW Genesis group

Italian Sports Group

Porsche Group

TEUTONIC Knights Group

Britian's finest

Senior American Group

American Sport Group

American Touring Group

2022 Video

The 2023 Highlands Motoring Festival® was successful by every measure including financial support that will be donated to local human needs charities. The festival’s net proceeds of $100,000+ will be distributed equally between REACH, Literacy Center, and Community Care Clinic.

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION. ALL THE PROCEEDS GO TO OUR CHARITIES.

Information about lodging, restaurants, and attractions.

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